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Sports Betting Dime provides exclusive sports betting content to Newsweek, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The final game of wild-card weekend takes place tonight at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, as the No. 4-seeded Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-9, 5-4 home,…

Martin Luther King Jr. Day brings matinee hoops for us to sweat, starting with the Celtics vs Hornets matchup. These two will meet for the second time in three days in Charlotte, after Boston racked up a 122-106 victory on Saturday night. Oddsmakers are expecting more of the same in the rematch, as they pegged the Celtics (32-15, 15-7 away) as the…

The Buffalo Bills will try to avoid a monumental upset when they host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday in the 2023 playoffs on CBS and Paramount+ . The AFC East rivals split their two regular-season meetings, but the Dolphins (9-8) were in danger of missing the NFL playoff bracket 2023 after a five-game losing streak. They broke the slide with an 11-6…

The NBA odds list the Sixers as a 3.5-point road favorite, in a game that features a total of 234.5. Philadelphia occupies a top-4 spot in the East, 1.5 games behind the 2nd-place Nets. The Lakers, meanwhile, are in 13th in the West, though they are just a game behind the Phoenix Suns, who hold the 10th and final play-in spot in the conference. The…

The Orlando Magic are traveling as they head to Denver to play the Nuggets on Sunday night. In Mile-High City, two teams at the opposite extremes of their respective conferences' playoff pictures square off in the hardwood. Orlando enters after suffering a 112-108 away setback against Utah on Friday night, despite covering as a five-point…

With 10 matchups on the schedule for Tuesday night, some of the NBA's key stars will be the focus of some interesting props! When the Philadelphia 76ers take on the Washington Wizards, Bradley Beal's scoring will be key. Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam has had an incredible scoring run as of late, but his playmaking will be put to the test…

Two divisional rivals trending in opposite directions will square off on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday during the 2023 NFL playoffs. The Miami Dolphins (9-8), who will be without Tua Tagovailoa (concussion), squeaked into the 2023 NFL playoff bracket after losing five of their final six games. On the other hand, their opponent in the Buffalo…

The College Football Playoff finally arrives on Saturday! The #4 Ohio State Buckeyes (11-1) face the #1 Georgia Bulldogs (13-0) in the Peach Bowl. Action kicks off at 8 pm ET. Below we continue our College Football odds series with an Ohio State-Georgia prediction and pick. Ohio State is 11-1 and finished in second place in the Big 10 East thanks…

Sports Betting Dime provides exclusive sports betting content to Newsweek, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The NFL's 2023 wild-card playoffs begin tomorrow with a pair of games on opposite coasts. In the early window, the No. 7 Seattle Seahawks (9-8, 4-4 away,…

For the second time in three days, the Bucks (27-15, 11-10 away) will face the Heat (23-20, 13-9 home) in Miami. Both teams were extremely shorthanded on Thursday when they met, and Miami prevailed 108-102 as the 6-point chalk. Giannis Antetokounmpo did not play in that contest, but a quick look at the NBA odds suggests he'll be in the lineup on…

Golden State's season didn't kick back off with Steph Curry's return, as the Warriors were spanked by Phoenix. In front of a record crowd at the Alamodome, our NBA picks expect a hot start for the Dubs vs. the Spurs. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Steph Curry's return from injury did not go as planned, as the Golden State Warriors were spanked by a…

L.A. has plenty of issues on its own, especially with the continued health concerns around Kawhi and PG, but Denver faces a tough test tonight with Nikola Jokic doubtful. You can imagine where our Nuggets vs. Clippers picks are looking tonight. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Denver Nuggets head to Hollywood to face the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA…

Catena Media provides exclusive sports betting content to NJ.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. There are six games on the NFL playoff slate and below are our favorite NFL Wild Card parlay picks covering every matchup: 49ers vs. Seahawks (Sat, 4:30 p.m.…

San Francisco looks to make it 3-for-3 against a rival on Saturday. Playing with house money, can Seattle pull off the unthinkable? Read on for our best Seahawks vs. 49ers NFL pick based on current NFL odds. The 49ers (13-4) roll into the playoffs on a 10-game winning streak and looking like a genuine Super Bowl contender. A divisional opponent…

The NFL playoffs 2023 begin on Saturday, with the nightcap set for TIAA Bank Field in primetime. The Jacksonville Jaguars will host the Los Angeles Chargers in the first ever playoff meeting between the two franchises. It is also a rematch of a Week 3 tilt in which Jacksonville won by a lopsided margin in Los Angeles. The No. 5 seed Chargers are…

What was the BOOM, you ask? Tommy Eichenberg will return for a final season with the Buckeyes in 2023. Get ready for more grunts next fall. Let's have a good Friday, shall we? THE ACHILLES HEEL. The term "Achilles heel" comes from the legend of the Greek hero Achilles, who was dipped in the River Styx by his mother, making him invulnerable…

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills look to take that next step and play in a Super Bowl, but the quest starts on Sunday when the Bills host the Miami Dolphins for Wild Card Weekend. The Bills (13-3) have won seven straight heading into their third matchup with the Dolphins (9-8), who had dropped five in a row before an 11-6 must-win game in Week 18…

With Caesars Sportsbook Bonus Code: ATSBONUSFULL The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to be among the bottom feeders of the NFL again in 2022. But that does not mean that there are aren't still plenty of opportunities to bet on them throughout the season. Here, we have compiled some of the best sportsbook bonuses for NFL betting. That way, your…

Toronto and Charlotte will meet up once again, with the Raps fresh off a victory. However, one bright spot for the Hornets was Terry Rozier, and our NBA betting picks are banking on him to have a repeat performance from deep. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Toronto Raptors have rattled off back-to-back wins, but the issues that have plagued them…

The New York Giants came up three points short against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 16, but they have a chance to put that loss behind them for good on Sunday during 2023 NFL Super Wild Card Weekend schedule. New York chose to rest its starters in Week 18 ahead of the NFL playoffs 2023, but still played a competitive game in a 22-16 loss at…

This is about as close to a pick'em as you'll find in the NBA odds, with the Bucks listed as a 1-point road favorite. Both teams open an equal -110 on the moneyline. Miami is 12-9 at home on the year, while the Bucks are 11-9 on the road. For the second time in three games - and the first two times this season - Giannis Antetokounmpo failed to…

The Phoenix Suns are fresh off a surprising road win over the Golden State Warriors, while the Denver Nuggets have won five of their last six games. Who will be the victor in this matchup? Read on for our top Suns vs. Nuggets NBA pick based on our best NBA odds. After starting the season 19-12, the Suns dropped nine of their last 11 games. Most of…

If college basketball had a "Surprise Team of the Year" award, Marquette likely would be the leader in the clubhouse. And UConn wouldn't be that far behind. Not only was Marquette nowhere to be found in the preseason Top 25 rankings, but the Big East coaches picked the Golden Eagles to finish ninth in the 11-team league. Today, Marquette is 13-4…

A pair of first-year head coaches will clash on Super Wild Card Weekend of the 2023 NFL playoffs. Kevin O'Connell led his Minnesota Vikings (13-4) to the NFC North crown following back-to-back losing seasons. His counterpart on Sunday is Brian Daboll, who saw his New York Giants (9-7-1) clinch a Wild Card berth, marking New York's first postseason…

Inches separated TCU from perfection. After coming up just short in the Big 12 championship game against Kansas State, the Horned Frogs and first-year coach Sonny Dykes will settle for the most unexpected College Football Playoff berth in the history of the postseason format. And now the really hard part begins: third-seeded TCU enters the Vrbo…

Road woes have plagued the Mavericks all season as their typically sound defense has taken a hit in games played outside of Dallas. Read on for our Mavericks vs. Clippers picks. The Mavericks (23-18) are better than the Clippers (21-21) in the Western Conference standings but have struggled this the season in road environments. That could be a…

Atlantic 10 play hasn't been kind to Fordham men's basketball. The Rams have gone 1-2 to start conference play and have had a hard time scoring points. When it comes to making a Dayton vs Fordham game prediction, the Rams will be desperate to try and climb the standings and grab a win at home. Anyone making Dayton Flyers picks will see the Flyers…

St. John's will try to end its five-game losing streak when it hosts Butler at 6:30 p.m. ET Tuesday in a Big East game at Carnesecca Arena in New York. St. John's (11-6, 8-2 home, 1-5 Big East) continued its skid when it dropped an 83-80 decision at Providence on Saturday. Butler (10-7, 2-3 road, 2-4 Big East) had its two-game winning streak ended…

Move over Nathaniel Hackett and Lovie Smith, and make room for Kliff Kingsbury. On Monday, the Cardinals canned their head coach after four seasons of service. It puts an end to a rough season for the Cardinals, who finished the year on a 7-game losing streak and a 4-13 record. Just 10 months ago, Kingsbury signed an extension that would have taken…

The NBA odds have the Cavs as 3.5-point road favorites, in a game that features a total of 227. Tip-off goes at 9pm ET, in a game that can be seen live on NBA League Pass. Cleveland sports fans: Ohio online sports betting has officially been legalized, with retail and online wagering now live. If you haven't yet, take a dip and make your first…

TCU vs Kansas State Big 12 Championship prediction, game preview, odds, how to watch. Championship Week, Saturday, December 3 Date: Saturday, December 3 Game Time: 12:00 ET Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX How To Watch: ABC Record: TCU (12-0), Kansas State (9-3) - Kansas State can absolutely pull this off. It had a rough game against Texas, and…

Russell Westbrook has started to embrace his role off the bench this season, but he'll have an opportunity to shine tonight in Denver with LeBron James and Anthoyn Davis both out. Read more in our Lakers vs. Nuggets betting picks. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lakers are doing their best to save their season. Even without Anthony…

The flourishing of advanced statistical analysis in sports, and college football specifically, has given us a whole new way of understanding the game. But not everyone had the skill or inclination to break down advanced statistics. I for example didn't take college algebra so much as algebra took me. So I thought it might be worthwhile for those of…

Despite their improved play recently,the Los Angeles Lakers head into Denver as massive underdogs against the Nuggets on Monday night. Read on forour Lakers-Nuggets picks based on the top odds. TheLakers (19-21) are beginning to find their footing, rattlingoff five consecutive wins to pull to within a half-game of 10th place in theWestern…

INGLEWOOD, Calif. - The Post's Zach Braziller breaks down the national championship game (Monday, 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) between No. 1 Georgia and No. 3 TCU at SoFi Stadium. Georgia's offense is known for its physicality, but it was more dynamic this season, ranked 15th in passing and 23rd in rushing. That was apparent in the come-from-behind win over…

Alan Cole has defied the odds and successfully defended his Gamecock Scoop prediction crown through the bowl season. With just one game remaining Gamecock Scoop is giving you our thoughts on the National Championship team. TCU and Georgia have met four times on the gridiron, including a now forgotten 2016 Liberty Bowl in Kirby Smart' s first season…

The TCU Horned Frogs can become the first team since 1965 to win the national championship following a losing season when they square off against the defending national champion Georgia Bulldogs in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship game on Monday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. Last season the Horned Frogs went 5-7 and…

Despite the Knicks' recent surge, the NBA odds, still favor the visitors, who are 2.5-point favorites and a -105 bet on the moneyline. This will be the third and final meeting between these teams this year, with Milwaukee taking both previous matchups, the most recent a 109-103 win at MSG on November 30. Since starting out 9-0 on the year,…

The North Dakota State Bison seek their fifth football championship in the past six seasons when they face the rival South Dakota State Jackrabbits on Sunday in the FCS Championship Game. The No. 3-seeded Bison (12-2) are the defending FCS champions and have won four of the past five. The only other champion in that span is Sam Houston State, which…

The Houston Rockets and Minnesota Timberwolves will meet in a Western Conference game in the beautiful state of Texas. As they try to re-enter the playoff picture, Minnesota enters the game with three straight victories. Houston, on the other hand, is currently last in the conference and has dropped six straight contests. After losing six of their…

After dropping their last game to the Miami Heat, Phoenix is in danger of falling under.500 for the first time this season. While they are 14-6 at home this year, they have lost three straight on their home court. Cleveland sports fans: this is a perfect time to get in on the action, as Ohio online sports betting has officially been legalized, with…

Joshua Dobbs will take the reins for the Tennessee Titans when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars with sky-high stakes on Saturday. The Titans will aim to stop a six-game losing streak against a Jaguars team that is on a four-game winning streak. Tennessee is 7-9 overall and 4-4 on the road, with Jacksonville entering at 8-8 overall and 4-3 at…

The AFC South division champ will be determined today when the Tennessee Titans (7-9, 4-4 away) visit the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-8, 4-3 home) Saturday night. Jacksonville's rebuild under new head coach Doug Pederson has accelerated quickly with 2nd-year pivot Trevor Lawrence. They can punch their ticket to the playoffs for the first time since…

Pickswise provides exclusive sports betting content to SILive.com, including picks, analysis, tools, games and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. This years' College Football season will conclude on Monday night with the National Championship game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Georgia Bulldogs. To celebrate the last game…

LeBron James has been doing it all for the Lakers - but will that come back to bite him against the fast-paced Kings? See why LeBron could be in for some misuses tonight as our NBA player prop picks break down your best bets. There are only five games on the NBA schedule this Saturday but there are still plenty of betting options thanks to player…

Miami (8-8) is a 3-point home favorite against the New York Jets in the regular-season finale at 1 pm ET Sunday on FOX. The Dolphins can qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2016 if they beat the Jets and New England (8-8) loses at Buffalo. Read on for an analysis of the New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins. New York (7-9) was eliminated…

The stakes are high in the final regular-season game of the 2022 NFL season as the Green Bay Packers host the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football with a playoff berth on the line. The Packers (8-8) started 4-8, but have won four straight to put themselves in position to reach the NFL playoff bracket with a victory on SNF. The Lions (8-8)…

Despite not having a chance at the AFC North crown, a Baltimore Ravens (10-6, 5-3 away) win over the Cincinnati Bengals (11-4. 5-1 home) in Week 18 and they could host the AFC North champs in the Wild Card Round. For that to happen, though, Baltimore is going to have to try and stop the surging Bengals, who've won seven straight, without the…

TCU coach Sonny Dykes can become just the fourth head coach in the poll era to win college football's national championship in his first full season with a team when he leads the TCU Horned Frogs into the CFP championship game against the Georgia Bulldogs on Monday at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. With a win on Monday the 53-year-old Dykes…

The Bulldogs look to stay on top of College Football when they face the Horned Frogs at SoFi Stadium on Monday night. Read more to see our full breakdown and analysis in our TCU vs. Georgia betting picks. It's the College Football Playoff National Championship matchup that no one outside of Forth Worth could have imagined. The reigning champions…